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Official Twitter account of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh.






Uttar Pradesh takes the score to 99! Delighted to announce the designation of Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary (Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh) as a Ramsar site. This announcement brings a boost for local livelihoods and global biodiversity, along with water and climate security. This marks Uttar Pradesh’s 12th Ramsar Site and India's 99th, bringing us closer to a historic century. Shekha Jheel acts as a crucial stopover on the Central Asian Flyway, providing a vital habitat for migratory birds such as the Bar-headed Goose, Painted Stork, and various ducks during the winter season. With PM Shri @narendramodi ji leading India’s ecosystem restoration mission, our commitment towards conservation of wetlands and natural habitat of animals, particularly that of birds, has yet again received a thumbs up from the global community. P.S: Do visit Shekha Jheel when you have the opportunity!









